South Africa beat Australia to win Test series in Cape Town
South Africa defeated Australia by 176 runs at Newlands on Saturday to clinch a 2-1 victory in the three-Test series.
Australia dismissed for low total
Australia were bowled out for 111 while chasing 288 to win. Matt Renshaw and Marnus Labuschagne fell in the opening over, leaving the tourists without recovery.
Spinners seal the victory
Kagiso Rabada took three wickets for 39 runs in his spell. Off-spinner Simon Harmer finished the match with figures of six for 16 after taking two wickets in three balls.
Series ranking changes
South Africa, the defending World Test champions, are projected to move to the top of the ICC world Test rankings. Australia lost their number one spot following this calamitous morning in Cape Town.
2 outlets, different leads
-
Express Tribune
South Africa beat Australia to win Test series
-
The Guardian
Australia collapse on final day as Simon Harmer spins South Africa to series win
Reported by
2 independent outlets. Headlines as published. Links open the original report.